RN Full-time
Westhaven, a senior care community, managed by Cassia, is hiring an Assisted Living Director RN to join our dedicated care team in Boone, IA. Whether you are beginning your healthcare journey or bringing valuable experience, at Westhaven you will feel appreciated, supported, and empowered to grow.

As the Assisted Living Director RN, you will demonstrate financial stewardship and leveraging technology; as well as managing financial and other resources responsibly and expanding our financial base through fund development. You will be responsible for organizing, directing, implementing and evaluating the clinical program with your expertise as well. You will be under supervision of the campus Administrator.

Assisted Living Director RN Responsibilities:
  • Utilize high level of collaboration skills with department directors to implement processes for resident care, dietary needs, maintenance and safety.
  • Ensure positive engagement between staff, residents, families, guests by fostering an open door atmosphere.
  • Oversee staff development, hiring practices, in-service training sessions, performance feedback, and promote a strong teamwork environment.
  • Lead sales and marketing initiatives to attract potential residents that will meet or exceed occupancy and service-offerings expectations at Westhaven
  • Maintain impeccable files to ensure compliance with proper documentation.
  • Participate in development of strategic long-range plans for the community and Cassia. Will be responsible for financial management
  • Directing and managing the care and well being of AL residents
  • Delegating and management of AL staff
  • Assisting residents and family
  • completing paperwork as necessary for admissions, change of status etc.
  • coordinates staff education and onboarding
  • Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of current trends and new developments in the Assisted Living field.
Assisted Living Director RN Qualifications:
  • Must have a current Iowa RN license or have RN licensure within the compact states.
  • 3+ years’ staff supervisory/team leadership experience.
  • IA Certification for Residential Care Facilities/Assisted Living or willing to obtain upon hire. 
  • Demonstrated success with prioritizing multiple tasks.
  • Possess current knowledge of legal requirements related to property management, senior housing, or home health care or hospitality senior management. 
About Us:
Here at Westhaven, we are known for our small town feel and tight-knit community. Initially, Westhaven began as a Swedish Old Folks’ Home, dedicated for retired Swedish Evangelical Free Church Pastors. Our assisted living at Westhaven is a 20-bed senior care home.  As an integral part of the Evangelical Free Church, we are mission driven community and offer compassionate and career growth support to our employees. We value our employees and take pride in recognizing their hard work. 

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://westhavencommunity.org/

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.

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